Question

    When was the Suresh Tendulkar committee formed to review

    methodology for poverty reduction in the country?
    A 2009 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2005 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2001 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2003 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It was established in 2005. The committee was headed by Suresh Tendulkar who was appointed to

    study the people living below the poverty line in India. It was constituted by the Planning Commission. The committee adopted cost of living as the basis for identifying poverty.

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